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SUMMARY:Little Learners: Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 2-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nGather ’round the (pretend) campfire for a cozy camping-themed story time filled with stories\, songs\, and outdoor adventure fun! \nJoin us for themed stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors\, shapes\, opposites\, the ABCs and much more\, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-lets-go-camping-ages-2-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing Mountain Laurels
DESCRIPTION:Felicia Millet\, a plant diagnostician with the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, will be onsite at Essex Library to present “Growing Mountain Laurels in Connecticut.”\n\nMountain Laurel was named the state flower of Connecticut in 1907 and has continued to captivate residents ever since. This presentation will include a discussion of the history of these native plants\, cultivar descriptions\, tips on planting\, as well as which pests and diseases to look out for. This program is made possible through a collaboration of Essex Library and the Essex Land Trust.\n\nThis program is FREE and open to ALL at 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Registration is required. Register online at www.youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/growing-mountain-laurels/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Jill Dougherty\, "My Russia"
DESCRIPTION:Former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief\, Jill Dougherty\, will be at Essex Library to discuss her recently released book\, My Russia. My Russia reveals Dougherty’s transformative journey from a Cold War–era obsession with Russia to witnessing firsthand the rise of Vladimir Putin and the unraveling of a nation she grew to love. My Russia charts Russia’s evolution through the eyes of an American with rare insight into Russia\, its people\, and its leaders. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the event. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis program is FREE and open to ALL at 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Registration is required. \nAbout Jill Dougherty\nJill Dougherty was a CNN correspondent for over thirty years. She is now a CNN on-air contributor\, reporting and analyzing events in Russia and the region. She was CNN’s Moscow bureau chief for almost a decade and served as CNN’s White House correspondent\, US affairs editor\, managing editor for the Asia/Pacific region\, and foreign affairs correspondent covering the US State Department. \nShe is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. She teaches at Georgetown University’s Center for Eurasian\, Russian\, and East European Studies and has pursued research on Russia and the media as a fellow at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School and the International Centre for Defense and Security in Estonia. \nShe regularly writes for CNN.com\, and her work has been published in The Atlantic\, Politico\, The Washington Post\, and elsewhere. She lives in Washington\, DC\, and speaks fluent Russian.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/author-talk-jill-dougherty-my-russia/
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Story Time: Bugs (Ages 2-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nCreep\, crawl\, and flutter into adventure with our bug-themed story time\, where tiny critters lead to big fun! \nJoin us for themed stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors\, shapes\, opposites\, the ABCs and much more\, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-story-time-bugs-ages-2-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of Gaman with Nancy Beck (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Register for this virtual program HERE. \nNancy Beck will present a talk on “The Art of Gaman\,” during which she will present objects and arts and crafts made by Japanese Americans in U.S. internment camps during World War II. She will also show footage from the 2011 documentary\, Art of Gaman\, in which Delphine Hirasuna\, author of the book “Art of Gaman” discusses the Japanese internment camps and gaman. \nBeck will show many of the objects made from scraps and found materials in the camps that internees created to help beautify their surroundings. The objects are the manifestation of what many describe as the art of gaman\, a Japanese word that means to bear the seemingly unbearable with dignity and patience. \nThis program is FREE and open to ALL. Registration is required for this virtual program. \nAbout Nancy Beck \nNancy Beck is Secretary and Treasurer of the Japan Society of Fairfield County (JSFC).  She is a third-generation Japanese American (sansei).  Her mother and many other relatives were incarcerated during World War II because of their Japanese ethnicity.  Ms. Beck is a graduate of the University of Chicago.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/the-art-of-gaman-with-nancy-beck-virtual/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein on "How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood"
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life\, work\, and cultural impact\, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels\, from Are You There God? It’s Me\, Margaret to Blubber. \nRegister HERE. \nEveryone knows Judy Blume. \nHer books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now in the 21st century? \nIn The Genius of Judy\, her remarkable story is revealed as never before\, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales\, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement\, in which girls and women were entitled to careers\, bodily autonomy\, fulfilling relationships\, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary—she just wanted to tell honest stories—but in doing so\, she created a cohesive\, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence. \nBlume’s bravery provoked backlash\, making her the country’s most-banned author in the mid-1980s. Thankfully\, her works withstood those culture wars and it’s no coincidence that Blume has resurfaced as a cultural touchstone now. Young girls are still cat-called\, sex education curricula are getting dismissed as pornography\, and entire shelves of libraries are being banned. As we face these challenges\, it’s only natural we look to Blume\, the grand dame of so-called dirty books. This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist\, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy\, today more than ever. \nRegister now for a conversation you don’t want to miss! \nAbout the Author: Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer\, author\, and editor\, focused on style\, pop culture\, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post\, The New York Times\, NPR\, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down\, Brilliance and Fire\, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. \nView the book in our catalog HERE.\nWatch past author talks HERE.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/virtual-author-talk-rachelle-bergstein-on-how-judy-blume-rewrote-childhood/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Social Security 101 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about Social Security benefits in this informative webinar on Social Security benefits\, hosted by Essex Library on April 23 and May 21! Register for either the April session HERE or the May session HERE. \nBenjamin Rhodes\, III\, metropolitan public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration\, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of when to take social security benefits\, either at age 62 or later. He will also cover the services that can be completed on the Social Security Administration’s website and how to use the Administration’s online services. A brief question and answer period will follow the presentation. \nThis program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Registration is required for this Zoom program.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/social-security-101-virtual-3/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buddy Up!
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with a teen buddy! Build social skills\, fluency\, and confidence with a teen buddy here at the Essex Library. Each teen volunteer (ages 13-18) is paired with a younger reader (ages 4-8) for a relaxed hour of literacy fun. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is required to ensure that each reader is matched with a mentor.\nParents are asked to remain in the building for the duration of the program. \nRegister a younger reader!\n \nRegister a Teen Mentor!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/buddy-up-4/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog
DESCRIPTION:Essex Library will host Louie Listens; an opportunity for kids & teens to read with a local\, licensed therapy dog! \nReading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills\, self-esteem\, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Sign up to spend time with and read to Louie the Labrador\, a local\, licensed therapy dog and his handler\, Rebecca Russell. Time slots will be a private 15 minutes to read to and interact with Louie. \nThis free event is open to all kids & teens who wish to practice reading\, or spend time\, with a therapy dog. \nClick here to register for the 5:00 session. \nClick here to register for the 5:15 session. \nClick here to register for the 5:30 session. \nClick here to register for the 5:45 session.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/louie-listens-read-to-a-therapy-dog-3/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang "On Writing a Brilliant\, Dark Diabolical Thriller"
DESCRIPTION:Grab your popcorn\, grab your friend\, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. \nRegister HERE. \nJulie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse. \nJulie Chan\, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose\, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister\, Chloe VanHuusen\, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age\, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke\, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances\, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied. \nHaunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle\, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control\, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target. \nJulie Chan is Dead is the brilliant\, dark\, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation! \nAbout the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver\, British Columbia and Toronto\, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator\, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel. \nView the book in our catalog HERE.\nWatch past author talks HERE.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/virtual-author-talk-liann-zhang-on-writing-a-brilliant-dark-diabolical-thriller/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Movie Matinee at Essex Library
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! No registration necessary\, drop in! For the movie title\, call the library at 860-767-1560 or check the library’s events calendar at www.youressexlibrary.org
URL:https://essexct.com/event/movie-matinee-at-essex-library-8/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks to Take Better Photos with Your iPhone (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:In this second session\, photographer Fred Verillo will focus on the use of editing apps that are available to enhance and crop images. This session will include a hands-on portion where participants will choose an image and work with the apps. This program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Register online or by calling the Library at 860-767-1560. \nAbout Fred Verillo:  Fred Verillo is a self-taught photographer. He was born and raised in New Britain\, CT\, moved to NYC in 1974\, and has lived in Old Lyme since 2017. He finds great inspiration in the sights\, sounds\, and colors of NYC\, and began to photograph upon moving there. Fred’s artistic focus is with light and shadows\, patterns\, and reflections in glass\, metal and water. He strives to present familiar subjects in a way not usually seen by the viewer.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tips-and-tricks-to-take-better-photos-with-your-iphone-part-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:VRHS Robotics Showcase (Ages 10-18)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids and teens ages 10 and up! \nAre you interested in robotics? Join the VRHS Robotics Team “Human Error” to get up close and personal with some cool robots! Meet Noj\, Human Error’s newest robot that just competed in the 2025 First Robotics Competition and have a chance to interact with some LEGO Robotics from First Lego League. No prior robotics experience is necessary. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is required. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/vrhs-robotics-showcase-ages-10-18/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Family Research and Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Dwight Fowler will be at Essex Library to offer an “Introduction to Family Research and Genealogy” class for beginners. Dwight will cover best practices for the overall research process including planning and logging as well as free online tools\, primary sources and lesser known sources. This program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Registration is required. Register by calling the library at 860-767-1560. \nAbout Dwight Fowler\nDwight has worked on genealogy and family history since 1982 when he discovered the handwritten notes of his father who logged all of the Fowlers in CT by walking the cemeteries. His area of focus is New England history and is a direct descendant of a Puritan\, Philip Fowler\, who arrived in Ipswich\, MA in 1634. He is the vice president of the Vermont Genealogy Library\, having lived in Vermont for 10 years. He is a longtime resident of Connecticut.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/introduction-to-family-research-and-genealogy/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Dr. David Rosmarin "How to Use Anxiety to Thrive"
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore\, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if\, instead of fighting our anxiety\, we could turn it into a strength? \nRegister HERE. \nIn this enlightening online webinar\, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting\, connected to others\, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety\, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive\, compassionate\, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead\, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive. \nYou will learn: \n\nTo rethink anxiety from being a “disease” to being a normal human emotion;\nHow to use anxiety to increase our self-compassion;\nHow to harness the power of anxiety to enhance emotional intimacy; and\nHow can anxiety help us accomplish what we truly want in life?\n\nAbout the Author: David H. Rosmarin\, PhD\, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School\, a program director at McLean Hospital\, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist\, scientist\, educator\, author\, and keynote speaker\, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America\, the New York Times\, the Wall Street Journal\, the Boston Globe\, and TED. \nView the book in our catalog HERE.\nWatch past author talks HERE.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/virtual-author-talk-dr-david-rosmarin-how-to-use-anxiety-to-thrive/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Yale Scholars Present: “The Past and Future in Harmony: Exploring Scientific Innovation in Art and Music”
DESCRIPTION:When you picture art\, do you ever wonder about the math that builds the patterns or the innovation behind art’s mediums? Have you ever truly seen the science behind the art? Join us in this month’s Science in the News talk where three Yale scientists will discuss what we know about the hidden beauty (and potential consequences) of science and its contributions to the world of art and music. You’ll learn about the golden ratio\, the sorcery of the theremin\, and the new age of AI art.\n\nThis program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Registration is required. Register by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/yale-scholars-present-the-past-and-future-in-harmony-exploring-scientific-innovation-in-art-and-music/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks to Take Better Photos with Your iPhone (Part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Learn tips and tricks to take great pictures with your iPhone! In this first session\, photographer Fred Verillo will focus on the creative aspects of photography such as composition\, lighting\, perspective\, color versus black and white – the overall basics of taking a good picture. The second session will be held on May 10 and will cover photo editing apps. This program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Register by calling the library at 860-767-1560. \nAbout Fred Verillo \nFred Verillo is a self-taught photographer. He was born and raised in New Britain\, CT\, moved to NYC in 1974\, and has lived in Old Lyme since 2017. He finds great inspiration in the sights\, sounds\, and colors of NYC\, and began to photograph upon moving there. Fred’s artistic focus is with light and shadows\, patterns\, and reflections in glass\, metal and water. He strives to present familiar subjects in a way not usually seen by the viewer.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tips-and-tricks-to-take-better-photos-with-your-iphone-part-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Story Time: Trains
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nAll aboard for a fun-filled train-themed story time\, where kids can enjoy exciting train tales\, sing railroad songs\, and go on a pretend journey full of adventure! \nJoin us for themed stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors\, shapes\, opposites\, the ABCs and much more\, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-story-time-trains/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Chris Whipple\, "Uncharted"
DESCRIPTION:New York Times and Emmy Award-winning author Chris Whipple will be at Essex Library to discuss his book\, “Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden\, Harris\, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History.” In “Uncharted\,” Whipple draws on his exclusive access to sources on both sides of the aisle and takes readers behind the scenes of headline-making news to reveal insights on Joe Biden’s presidential debate performance as well as the campaigns of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. \nThis program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT 06426. Registration is required. Register by calling the library at 860-767-1560. \nABOUT CHRIS WHIPPLE\nChris Whipple is a New York Times bestselling author and widely acclaimed documentary filmmaker\, speaker\, and a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist. He appears throughout the media and contributes to the New York Times and Washington Post\, and has written for Vanity Fair\, Politico\, and the Daily Beast\, among others. He lives in New York City with his wife Cary. \nABOUT “UNCHARTED”\nA disastrous debate\, a would-be assassin’s bullet\, an electrifying eleventh hour candidate swap\, dramatic and surprising VP selections\, betrayals behind closed doors\, charges of a stolen election\, game-changing blunders—the history-making 2024 presidential election is a political saga of Shakespearean proportions. In minute-by-minute detail\, esteemed White House historian and political analyst Chris Whipple chronicles the unprecedented drama as it unfolds\, documenting the true story of the Harris and Trump campaigns and the difficult\, urgent decisions made in the back rooms of power\, with the future of American democracy at stake. \nAlternating between the Biden/Harris/Walz and the Trump/Vance camps\, Whipple tells the fly-on-the-wall story of campaign 2024\, drawing on his unique access to exclusive sources on both sides\, including conversations with members of the candidates’ inner circles. Whipple goes behind the scenes of every headline-making moment to reveal how a post-debate intra-party rebellion forced Biden to step aside\, how the nomination of Vice President Harris at a thrilling convention reshaped the race\, how Harris rallied excited voters across generations and demographics\, but ultimately could not overcome the underlying weaknesses of her campaign. Whipple also burrows inside Donald Trump’s campaign to reveal startling new insights into how he overcame primary opponents and multiple prosecutions\, rebranded his base to appeal to Gen Z voters\, and forged powerful alliances with Silicon Valley CEOs like Elon Musk. \nAn intimate portrait of American politics on the edge\, filled with previously untold stories\, anecdotes\, and insights\, Uncharted is the authoritative account of this pivotal chapter in American politics. As he brings to life the most dramatic and important presidential campaign of the modern age and puts it into historical perspective\, Whipple exposes how ambition\, conviction\, and resilience collide at the highest echelons of power\, offering a deeper understanding of the forces that define a divided nation.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/author-talk-chris-whipple-uncharted/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Can I Really Avoid Probate with a Trust? Should I? (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE.\nProbate is a process that people often wish they could avoid. But is that possible? Well\, yes…and no. There are some techniques available that can be used to avoid the probate process such as a living trust\, but that does not mean you avoid the probate fee! \nIn this session\, learn from Madison-based estate and elder law Attorney Erin Duques about the probate process and how trusts (and other probate avoidance options like using joint accounts) can be utilized to avoid probate\, as well as the pros and cons of each.  Additionally\, Attorney Duques will discuss the most common circumstances in which avoiding probate would be advisable and why\, as well as provide an overview of both how probate and a trust work as part of an estate plan.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/can-i-really-avoid-probate-with-a-trust-should-i-zoom/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kid’s Percussion Day with Gary “Coach” Ribchinsky
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids of all ages. Kids 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. \nIs your child curious about percussion? Join local musician Gary “Coach” Ribchinsky for this interactive program to explore the percussion family of instruments. Kids will learn how percussion instruments create rhythm and sound\, watch demonstrations of different instruments\, and even get hands-on experience playing them. No prior musical experience is needed. \nGary Ribchinsky\, drummer and vocalist continues to perform with the band\, Long Island Sound that he founded in 1975. Gary has also performed with stars such as Sammy Davis Jr.\, Engelbert Humperdink\, Nel Carter\, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. He has performed at the Goodspeed Opera House\, the national Broadway tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and as percussionist with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra New England. He has been musician\, contractor and percussionist for the New England Pops and the American Musical Theater as well as many Big Bands throughout New England. He was also the percussionist with the CD award winning Klezmer group\, Klezical Tradition and plays frequently with Zev and the Klezmer All Stars. Gary has taught percussion at the University of Connecticut and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, and was the assistant band director\, percussion instructor and arranger for the national award-winning East Lyme High School Viking Band. Gary studied at the Boston Conservatory with renowned percussionist Arthur Press of the Boston Symphony. Gary (Coach) resides in Ivoryton with wife Julie\, a cellist\, and he enjoys spending time with his three successful children and six amazing grandchildren.  \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is required.\nNote: Any child(ren) under the age of 12 are required to have a parent/guardian/adult present in the building for the duration of the program. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/kids-percussion-day-with-gary-coach-ribchinsky/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wiggle Worms
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers\, siblings welcome! \nWiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration required.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/weekend-wiggle-worms-3/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Beginner Yoga Class (2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-part beginner yoga series\, participants will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that can be used daily. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind as well as deep stretching appropriate for all levels and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them and chairs will be available for those that choose to practice chair yoga. Please register for each session separately. The Library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. This program is FREE and open to all at 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. \nRegister HERE or by calling 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/beginner-yoga-class-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Story Time: In the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nDig into a delightful garden-themed story time filled with stories\, songs\, and fun about plants\, flowers\, and growing things! \nJoin us for themed stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors\, shapes\, opposites\, the ABCs and much more\, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-story-time-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Gregg Hurwitz "The Thrill of Writing Action\, Adventure\, and Suspense"
DESCRIPTION:Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. \nRegister HERE.  \nOrphan X\, the series opener\, introduces the world to the Nowhere Man. He is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It’s said that when he’s reached by the truly desperate and deserving\, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them. \nBut he’s not merely a legend. \nEvan Smoak is a man with skills\, resources\, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He’s also a man with a dangerous past. Taken from a group home at twelve\, Evan was raised and trained as part of the Orphan Program\, an off-the-books operation designed to create deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. Evan was Orphan X. He broke with the Program\, using everything he learned to disappear and reinvent himself as the Nowhere Man. \nNow ten books in\, fans cannot get enough of the Orphan X world and Hurwitz can’t wait to tell us all about it. Register now for a conversation you just cannot miss!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/virtual-author-talk-gregg-hurwitz-the-thrill-of-writing-action-adventure-and-suspense/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Incredible Journeys: Spring Bird Migration in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:As the weather warms up and leaves start to show up on trees\, birders in North America eagerly await the return of thousands of birds from their wintering grounds in Central and South America. The sights and sounds of warblers\, vireos\, thrushes and more fill our woodlands and wetlands. Learn about the incredible journeys these birds make\, the perils they face\, and which species you can expect to see coming into and through Connecticut. This program is FREE and open to ALL at 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. \nRegister HERE or by calling the Library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/incredible-journeys-spring-bird-migration-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T133000
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SUMMARY:Social Security 101 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about Social Security benefits in this informative webinar on Social Security benefits\, hosted by Essex Library on April 23 and May 21! Register for either the April session HERE or the May session HERE. \nBenjamin Rhodes\, III\, metropolitan public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration\, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of when to take social security benefits\, either at age 62 or later. He will also cover the services that can be completed on the Social Security Administration’s website and how to use the Administration’s online services. A brief question and answer period will follow the presentation. \nThis program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Registration is required for this Zoom program.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/social-security-101-virtual-3/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Movie Matinee at Essex Library
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For the movie title\, or any other information\, please call the library at 860-767-1560. This program is FREE and open to all at 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/movie-matinee-at-essex-library-7/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Prepare with Pedro with the American Red Cross
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids in grades K-2. \nCome to the library to learn all about emergency preparedness with the American Red Cross! This program will teach kids to identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies\, use coping skills to help manage stress\, gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared\, use their knowledge to act as advocates for preparedness\, and discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness. All children who participate will receive a storybook to share what they have learned at home. For more about Prepare with Pedro\, see the Prepare with Pedro page on the American Red Cross website. \nThe American Red Cross is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Red Cross shelters\, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans\, military members and their families. From helping during disasters and ensuring access to lifesaving blood\, to providing training to save lives and supporting military communities\, the Red Cross is there when help can’t wait. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is required\, space is limited. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/prepare-with-pedro-with-the-american-red-cross/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wiggle Worms
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers\, siblings welcome! \nWiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration required.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/weekend-wiggle-worms-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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